Soupe a l'Oignon au Fromage (French Onion Soup)

Health score
10%
Soupe a l'Oignon au Fromage (French Onion Soup)
45 min.
6
489kcal

Suggestions

Experience the rich and savory flavors of France with this delectable Soupe à l'Oignon au Fromage, a classic French Onion Soup that's sure to impress! This hearty dish is perfect for a cozy lunch or a satisfying dinner, and it's surprisingly easy to make. With a golden-brown crust of melted Gruyère cheese atop toasted French bread, and a deeply flavorful broth that's packed with tender, caramelized onions, this soup offers a symphony of taste and texture.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a main course that serves six, offering a delightful mix of lunch, main course, main dish, and dinner options. Each bowl is a comforting, calorically balanced meal, with 489 kcal per serving. The protein, fat, and carbs are well-distributed to fuel your meal, with a breakdown of 19.68% protein, 48.78% fat, and 31.54% carbs.

To craft this exquisite soup, you'll need a few simple ingredients: beef broth, French bread, all-purpose flour, Gruyère cheese, large onions, and unsalted butter. With equipment as basic as a kettle, a bowl, and a broiler, you're well on your way to creating a culinary masterpiece.

Immerse yourself in the art of French cooking and indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of Soupe à l'Oignon au Fromage. Whether you prefer a classic presentation or a more indulgent, broiled version, this recipe will elevate your dining experience to new heights. So, grab your apron and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 quarts beef broth 
  • 12.5 inch bread french toasted
  • tablespoon flour all-purpose
  • 0.8 pound gruyere cheese grated
  • pounds onion sliced thin
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • broiler

Directions

  1. In a large kettle cook the onions in the butter over moderate heat, stirring frequently, for 40 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
  2. Sprinkle the onions with the flour and cook the mixture, stirring, for 3 minutes.
  3. Add the broth slowly, stir the soup constantly until it comes to a boil, and simmer it, covered, for 20 minutes. Season the soup with salt and pepper. Put 2 slices of the toast in each of 6 heated soup bowls, top each toast with 1 tablespoon of the Gruyère, and pour the soup over the toasts. (To serve the onion soup gratiné, arrange the 12 toasts on the bottom of a flameproof casserole, heap each of them with 1 tablespoon of the Gruyère and boil it under a preheated broiler about 4 inches from the heat for 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories489kcal
Protein19.68%
Fat48.78%
Carbs31.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.42
Glycemic Load
10.6
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
19.640434835268%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Isorhamnetin
18.94mg
Kaempferol
2.46mg
Myricetin
0.11mg
Quercetin
76.73mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:488.69kcal
24.43%
Fat:27.02g
41.58%
Saturated Fat:16.02g
100.15%
Carbohydrates:39.31g
13.1%
Net Carbohydrates:32.73g
11.9%
Sugar:16.48g
18.32%
Cholesterol:82.7mg
27.57%
Sodium:1332.98mg
57.96%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:24.53g
49.06%
Calcium:679mg
67.9%
Phosphorus:492.58mg
49.26%
Vitamin C:27.97mg
33.9%
Manganese:0.56mg
27.88%
Vitamin B6:0.53mg
26.48%
Fiber:6.58g
26.3%
Folate:91.3µg
22.83%
Potassium:735.35mg
21.01%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
20.11%
Selenium:13.8µg
19.71%
Zinc:2.93mg
19.51%
Vitamin B12:1.09µg
18.15%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.37%
Magnesium:65.1mg
16.28%
Vitamin A:781.43IU
15.63%
Vitamin B3:2.68mg
13.38%
Copper:0.18mg
8.85%
Iron:1.56mg
8.66%
Vitamin B5:0.86mg
8.64%
Vitamin K:3.75µg
3.57%
Vitamin D:0.48µg
3.21%
Vitamin E:0.47mg
3.1%
Source:Epicurious